Parkfest of the Folk Costume Association D'Höllentaler Grainau
Summery traditional costume festival in the spa park of the Zugspitze village
About Parkfest D'Höllentaler
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The Höllentaler — Keepers of Werdenfelser Costume Culture
The folk costume association »D'Höllentaler Grainau« is one of the oldest and most active costume associations in the Werdenfelser Land. Named after the Höllental, the famous climbing valley on the north face of the Zugspitze, the association cultivates the Schuhplattler, folk dance, yodeling, and costume traditions of the Bavarian highlands. Its annual highlights include several Heimatabende in the summer and the big Parkfest in the second half of August.
The Spa Park as a Summer Stage
The Parkfest takes place on the large grounds of the Grainau spa park — opposite the music pavilion, with relaxation lawns, catering tents, and stages. Unlike the rather intimate Heimatabend, this is a large-scale open-air event that offers plenty of space even on warm summer evenings. Family-friendly, with places to linger.
Schuhplattler, Folk Dance, Music Band
The program follows the pattern of a Bavarian traditional costume festival: procession of the costume club members in Werdenfelser traditional costumes, Schuhplattler performances, old folk dances, yodeling and singing interludes, folk songs. The Grainau music band and neighboring bands provide musical accompaniment. For some dances, the audience is invited to join in — a great opportunity to actively experience Bavarian customs.
Catering and Cozy Atmosphere
Fresh draft beer, Bavarian barbecue specialties, pretzels, homemade cakes, and lemonades accompany the festival afternoon and evening. The cozy atmosphere in the spa park with a view of the surrounding mountains — Waxenstein, Zugspitze, Alpspitze — makes the Parkfest one of the most beautiful holiday experiences for guests staying in Grainau. For locals, it is a firm meeting point in the summer calendar.
Parkfest D'Höllentaler — edition 2026
Parkfest 2026 in Grainau Spa Park
For 2026, the Parkfest of the folk costume association D'Höllentaler Grainau is firmly scheduled as every year — the exact announcement of the date is usually made by the association and the Grainau Tourist Information in early summer. The second half of August is expected (previous years: August 24, 2025, August 25, 2024).
In the Grainau spa park, opposite the music pavilion, the association will again set up its open-air festival stage. Costume club members in Werdenfelser traditional costumes will present Schuhplattler, old folk dances, and yodeling. The Grainau music band and neighboring bands will provide musical accompaniment. Catering with fresh draft beer and Bavarian specialties throughout the festival afternoon and evening.
Programme Parkfest D'Höllentaler 2026
Expected Program Structure (based on previous years' schedule)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the folk costume association and the municipality in early summer 2026. Based on experience, the Parkfest follows this schedule:
- Afternoon: Opening in the spa park, procession of the costume dancers in Werdenfelser traditional costumes
- Dance Blocks: Schuhplattler in various forms, old folk dances of the Werdenfelser Land, ribbon dance
- Musical Interludes: Yodeling, folk songs, Alpine singing
- Accompaniment: Grainau music band and friendly bands from the Werdenfelser Land
- Participatory Dances: Simple folk dances for the audience
- Catering: fresh draft beer, Bavarian barbecue specialties, homemade cakes, pretzels
- Evening conclusion in the festival tent
Current date information from the Grainau Tourist Information (+49 8821 9818 50).
Highlights Parkfest D'Höllentaler 2026
- Folk costume association D'Höllentaler in original Werdenfelser traditional costumes
- Schuhplattler, old folk dances, and yodeling from the Bavarian highlands
- Grainau music band as musical accompaniment
- Open-air program in the atmospheric spa park with mountain views of Waxenstein and Zugspitze
- Catering with fresh beer and Bavarian barbecue specialties
Prices Parkfest D'Höllentaler 2026
Free admission with Grainau guest card (guests staying overnight). Day visitors pay a small entrance fee directly at the festival entrance. Catering in the spa park at usual Bavarian folk festival prices.
Practical information — Parkfest D'Höllentaler
Getting There
Car: A95 / B2 to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, then B23 to Grainau. Parking available at the spa park.
Train: Bayerische Zugspitzbahn from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Grainau.
Address: Kurpark Grainau, Parkweg 8, 82491 Grainau.
Admission
Free admission with Grainau guest card. Day visitors: small entrance fee on site. Catering at usual festival prices.
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Where it takes place Parkfest D'Höllentaler
Kurpark Grainau
Parkweg 8, 82491 Grainau